Other starters in their 30s are Prescott (32), Jared Goff (who turned 31 two days ago), Baker Mayfield (30), and Patrick Mahomes (30). (Carson Wentz, the temporary starter in Minnesota, is 32. Kirk Cousins, the backup in Atlanta, is 37.)

The Bengals’ hope in acquiring Joe Flacco last week was to find a quarterback capable of making the layups.

The Bengals traded for Joe Flacco after a series of unfortunate events that hurt the team.